@hiddenphilippinefiles: Before colonization, some Filipinos sharpened their teeth and decorated them with gold. To many early communities, teeth became symbols of beauty, adulthood, bravery, and status. Some even used black dyes and gold pegs directly on the teeth. #HiddenPhilippineFiles #PhilippineHistory #GoldTeeth #AncientPhilippines #FilipinoCulture